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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Conduct, -du(c)k, v. [Late ME. conducte (1490), L. conduct-, ppl. stem of condūcere.]
1. a. tr. = Conduce v. 3.1511 Treas. Acc. IV. 277.
To Maister Hannis, gunnar, … conduckit be the Dene of Glasgew, monethtlie, for sex markis Ib.
To Jacob, gunnar, condukkit … for aucht markis
b. intr. = Conduce v. 4.1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 92.
The saidis prowest … and nychtbouris foirsaidis hes condiscendit and conductit wyth the said Maister Thomas … to be scule maister
2. tr. To lead, guide, conduct.1565 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 287.
Whairsoeuir it shall please his fatherlie prouidence to conduct and cary his seruandis a1605 Montg. Flyting 86 (T).
Thow cwmelie conductit thy termes on ane slaid c1615 Chron. Kings 64.
Edward the secund, … conduckitt be the Cuming, … enterit in Scotland Ib. 95.
Aucht thoussand men condukitt be the Duke of Norfouk
